Break and enter tips

From the Toronto Police, tips for protecting your home:

• Report any suspicious activity you see happening around your home or business to the police, at 416-808-2222 or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-8477 (TIPS). If you see a crime being committed, call 911
• Lock all of your doors and windows before leaving for work or retiring for the night
• Lock your garage door
• Use your alarm system even if you are home for the night
• Leave outside lights on during the night and have interior lights on timers
• Make sure windows and doors are not blocked by overgrown shrubs
• Install good quality deadbolt locks on all exterior doors
• Lock up extension ladders
• Put all garden utensils away so that they cannot be used as break-in instruments
• When buying high value items such as TVs, computers etc., cut up and turn their boxes inside out before you through them into the garbage or recycle
• Let your neighbours know if you are going away on vacation and suspend mail and newspaper delivery during your absence
• Do not leave your car keys by the front door or in the kitchen

Police and Moore Park

Moore Park is located in 53 Division, an area bounded by Lawrence Avenue, the Don River, Bloor Street, and Spadina and Bathurst Streets.

The Division’s offices are located at 75 Eglinton Ave. W.

If you need to speak with the Toronto Police, please use the following phone numbers.
Non-emergency calls: 416-808-2222
Emergency: 911 (crimes in progress)
53 Division: 416-808-5300
Parking: 416-808-6675

Historic Moore Park

In 1984, under the editorial leadership of Donna Baker, the Moore Park Residents’ Association published a “walking tour” history of the neighbourhood. Updated in 2004 by editor Beth Marley and her committee to include additional anecdotal history of Moore Park, photographs and other relevant findings, the monograph has been very well received by the community. In fact, it has been nominated for a 2005 “Heritage Toronto Award.”

Please email us (membership@moorepark.org) to purchase your own copy of Historic Moore Park.